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WV61 MVN

2011 Fiat 500

Black Petrol 875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

110,565 mi
Last recorded110,565 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Fiat 50049,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 MVN
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine875cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 110,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 110,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,670 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,432 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 98,432 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 87,110 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 77,385 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 72,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 72,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,571 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket corrded (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Bonnet insecure when open bolts loose

Nearside Front Sidelight bracket damaged

Nearside Front Tyre slightly deflated

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on the inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre has various cracks along the circumference of the tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 56,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 46,182 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 46,172 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,946 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 24,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 24,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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WV61 MVN is a 2011 Fiat 500 in Black with a 875cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,249 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV61 MVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 15 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV61 MVN registered?

WV61 MVN is a 2011 Fiat 500, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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